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Kevin Walter Obituary
Born: May 19, 1954 in Mauston, WI
Died: January 5, 2023 in Harvard, IL
Kevin Walter was born May 19, 1954 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Leroy and Jean (Ennis) Walter. He passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Mercy Harvard Hospital.
Kevin grew up in Harvard, IL. He graduated from Harvard High School in 1973. He and his wife Bobbie raised their family on their farm in Capron, IL. A lifelong farmer, Kevin raised pigs, ran a dairy, and even allowed his daughter her hay burners. Nothing gave him more joy than spring planting and fall harvest with his brother Kerry. When he retired he and Bobbie traveled around the US on their trike and spent time with family and friends. Kevin was involved in 4H and FFA in his youth, a 30 year member of the Boone County Fairboard, and a 30 year member of the Capron Grange. He instilled in his kids, his grandkids, and nephews his love of community and farming and never missed seeing them show pigs at the county fairs or a sporting event. No family event was complete without a story or a limerick from Kevin, and despite a 45 year argument, his son never could convince him that Chevy was better than Ford. The family would like to Thank the Harvard Rescue Squad and the Harvard Mercy Hospital emergency room staff, especially Connie, for their kindness.
Kevin is survived by his wife Bobbie (Lentz) Walter, whom he married on April 19, 1975 in Sharon; his children Brad K. (Shannon) Walter and Kelly L. Rydell; grandchildren Ethan Rydell, Hunter Walter, Riley Rydell, Ethan Zei, and Katey Zei; sister Kathleen Walter; brother Kerry (Shirley) Walter; and nephews Brandon Walter, Kyle Walter, Galen Walter, Eric Norman, and Eddy Norman.
A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Toynton's Walworth Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St., Walworth from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM.
For more information call Toynton Funeral Home at 262-275-2171 or visit www.ToyntonFuneralHome.com
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Peggy Pierce
January 4, 2024
Can hardly believe it's been a year. Bobbie's heart is lost without you. so, often I have referenced you with communication. It's like I feel your presence.
May you rest in peace. I can only hope Bobbie will continue friendship and support I hope to give her. Jan.5,2024
Peggy Pierce
December 12, 2023
Kevin you have been so missed. Bobbie still continues with thoughts and family as always. You are so strong in her heart. You are always first consideration, how would Kevin have done this . It's going to take a long time, to feel the sense of you physically NOT being here! Rest in Peace / Friends for ever!
Terri Jo
January 13, 2023
Kevin is one of the best people I´ve ever known, and I´m blessed to call him family. He was always there whenever someone needed something. One special memory is that he and Kerry came to the rescue when we got scared while being babysat, they drove to our house and stayed as long as we needed. For the past few years we spent a lot of Saturday nights playing dominos or Yahtzee or just sitting talking and always laughing. He and Bobbie treat my children and granddaughters as if they were their own. He is a big part of my growing up years and I will always be grateful for those memories. Bobbie, Brad, Kelly and all...my thoughts are with you. He will be greatly missed. Love you, Kev!
Peggy Pierce
January 10, 2023
Kevin will be so missed! Our long lived friendship with, Bobbie Lynn and family. Through so many life challenges. We enjoyed, times at the fair, 4-H, trying to decide where to eat out on Friday nites, with challenging games of pinnochle,to follow. TV shows, party, party. Keeping up with birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, new birth, Oh! how He loved new babies and cuddling . them. His tender, happy dance moves. Mostly, sentimental country music. In the car chiming in on a lot of music. Changing lyrics for a laugh or two. Camp fires, there was usually always a time an place for word challenge games. Enjoyed people and often was very caring. Open to helping somehow when there was a need. We could be here all nite with stories good and bad, But I/We will miss him so much! Bobbie and family just know we will always be there for you. PEACE BE WITH YOU -
Peggy and Rick Pierce /family
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